Volunteers
This month’s “Volunteering is Fun” article comes from Bob White. “When my wife, Marguerite, and I retired, we decided to return to Santa Fe after having lived in Belen for 30 years. Las Golondrinas was a natural draw for us because of a common love for New Mexico history and culture, and because of Marguerite’s…
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El Rancho de las Golondrinas is proud to announce that for 2016, there are two Volunteers of the Year. They are Barbara Rudolf and Richard Gonzales. The announcement was made at this year’s invitation only volunteer luncheon, held at the Hilton Hotel in Santa Fe on Saturday, March 4th. Barbara Rudolf and Richard Gonzales, Volunteers…
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This month’s “Volunteering is Fun” article comes from Dee Anaya. “My name is Dee Anaya. I am mother to Pierce (6) and Stellabelle (1). My family and I have been going to Las Golondrinas for 8 years. It is one of our sacred spots, where we walk, talk and spend quality time together. We began…
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Dear Amigo! It’s almost spring! The robins are out and about already and there is a hint of warmer weather in the air! If you want to volunteer at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, we are about to begin our training sessions. Volunteer Training sessions will be held on March 11, 18 and April 1…
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We already know these talented artists are stars, but now the readers of “Pasatiempo” know as well; thanks to a recent article about how long-time Las Golondrinas volunteer and weaver, Julia Gomez, leads a colcha group at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art where she teaches colcha to new students and mentors more advanced artists.…
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El Rancho de las Golondrinas is pleased to announce that our own Laura Gonzales-Meredith has accepted the position of Education and Volunteer Manager. As the Education and Volunteer Manager, Laura will be responsible for the Museum’s volunteer program consisting of hundreds of dedicated individuals, interpreter training, volunteer recruitment, planning our core mission-driven festivals and further…
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by Barbara Anderson-Acosta “Wealth in this case means ones’ talents, so when I decided 12 years ago to attend the training classes for volunteers I questioned if I had any skills/wealth to share,” says Barbara Anderson-Acosta. “Within the first three weeks, I found myself to be the recipient of the expertise of many learned individuals…
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It was a wonderful 2016 season with lots of happy visitors! Those visitors felt welcome, enjoyed their time here and left with a better sense of the history we share. This was all a result of you, our great volunteers! You weathered the chilly days of Civil War Weekend… and basked in the warm sun…
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